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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 276.86 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 276.86 and 135.21 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 276.86 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/276.86 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 276.86 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 37,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433.56/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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